Manipulative tactics can be subtle yet damaging from "summary" of Dark Psychology Secret by Daniel James Hollins
Manipulative tactics can be incredibly subtle, making them hard to detect at first. They may start off as innocent remarks or actions, but over time, they can have a damaging effect on the victim. These subtle manipulations can slowly erode a person's self-esteem and confidence, making them more susceptible to further manipulation.
One common subtle manipulative tactic is gaslighting, where the manipulator makes the victim doubt their own reality. This can be done through small comments or actions that undermine the victim's perception of events. Over time, the victim may begin to question their own memory and judgment, leading to feelings of confusion and self-doubt.
Another subtle yet damaging tactic is love bombing, where the manipulator showers the victim with excessive praise and affection in order to gain their trust and dependency. This can make the victim feel special and loved, but it is often a facade to manipulate the victim into doing what the manipulator wants. Once the manipulator has gained the victim's trust, they may start to gradually manipulate them into doing things they wouldn't normally do.
Subtle manipulative tactics can also include guilt-tripping, where the manipulator makes the victim feel guilty for not meeting their expectations or demands. This can be done through subtle comments or actions that make the victim feel responsible for the manipulator's feelings or actions. Over time, the victim may internalize these feelings of guilt and start to believe that they are the cause of the manipulator's behavior.
It is important to be aware of these subtle manipulative tactics and to recognize them for what they are. By understanding how manipulators operate, we can better protect ourselves from falling victim to their harmful tactics. Remember, just because a manipulative tactic is subtle, it doesn't mean it is any less damaging.
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